Florida
Time to Take Action NOW On Florida Numeric Nutrients Criteria
Florida All Hands on Deck Alert:
We need everyone, regardless of whether you live in Florida or not, to take action on this issue, which has ramifications for the entire country. Florida's water pollution is a national disgrace and requires a national response!
Florida Representatives' Clean Water Voting Record
| MEMBER | H.R. 2354 (E&W APPROPS) | MORAN AMEND. H.R. 2354 | H.R. 2018 |
BLUM.- MARK.- DEFAZIO AMEND. (H.R. 2018) |
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida*
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded in 1964 by a small group of concerned citizens fighting to protect the beauty of our region. Today it has grown to be one of Florida's largest and most respected environmental organizations.
Our Mission:
To protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life...now and forever.
U.S. EPA Finalizes Numeric Nutrient Standards for Florida
On November 14th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Numeric Nutrient Standards for Florida. The final standards set numeric limits on the amount of nutrient pollution allowed in Florida's lakes, rivers, streams and springs.
Click the following link to visit EPA's website for the latest information on the finalized rule. CWN's Water Quality Standards Workgroup will review the final rule language as soon as possible. The Network also plans to send out additional specifics and fact sheets on the rule later this week.
On the Ground Update on Oil Disaster
A Personal Update on the Oil Disaster, June 24
By Linda Young, Director, Clean Water Network of Florida, Tallahassee
Dear Friends of Florida Waters:
Hands Across the Sand
Events were held up and down south Florida beaches yesterday - as well as throughout the state, country and planet. Hopefully this is where we begin to truly turn things around: No to more offshore drilling and Yes to clean, renewable energy. Found out a surprising fact the other day while researching electric cars (since gasoline and diesel fuel is what we use the bulk of our oil for no matter where it comes from). Check out this timeline to see how long they've been 'available':
Florida Nutrient Standards Under Attack
How Florida is Skirting the Clean Water Act
Amendment Would Halt Critical Water Quality Protections in Florida
An amendment, being proposed by US Representative Crenshaw (FL) is circulating through Congress, which would prevent EPA from issuing court ordered numeric nutrient standards for the state of Florida, according to an op-ed in today’s Miami Herald. A copy of a letter addressed to House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (WI) and signed by numerous state and national groups urging the Committee not to adopt the Crenshaw amendment can be found HERE.